Abstract
Composite materials have gained popularity in various high-performance applications such as aerospace and automotive industry. The rising concern about the environmental issues and the need for more versatile composite materials have led to an increase in research interest regarding advanced composite materials using natural fibers as reinforcement. The objective of the present research endeavor is to investigate the effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical properties of Banana fiber (BF) reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites. Thermal properties of treated and untreated fibers have been examined using thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). Composites incorporating Banana fiber (10, 20 and 30% w: w) treated with NaOH (5% w: v) aqueous solution were developed. The extrusion-injection molding technique was used to fabricate the composite specimens. The mechanical properties of developed composites have been investigated and compared. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis of tensile tested specimens has been carried out to investigate the fracture behavior of the developed composites. A significant improvement in mechanical properties revealed that the developed composites have great potential to be used in numerous engineering applications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
